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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

8 ratings
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Pasta e fagioli
A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce, served with fresh spinach and cabbage on the side, on a grey textured cloth.

Pasta e fagioli

A chunky vegetable, bean and pasta dish that’s great for all the family

2 ratings
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Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash
A bowl of rotini pasta with roasted sweet potato cubes, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and pumpkin seeds, served on a white wooden table with a fork, pumpkin seeds, and half a red pepper nearby.

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

This hearty dish contains 3 of your 5 A DAY caramelised to perfection

3 ratings
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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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Vegetable noodle stir-fry
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with scrambled eggs, sliced red peppers, spring onions, and bean sprouts, served on a beige plate with a fork on a light wooden table and a checked serviette underneath.

Vegetable noodle stir-fry

A veggie version of the classic Singapore noodles

2 ratings
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Strawberry cooler
Strawberry cooler

Strawberry cooler

A refreshing taste of summer, this strawberry mocktail contains no added sugar with a twist of basil

1 ratings
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Parsnip and celeriac bake
A close-up of a baked potato gratin in an enamel dish, topped with melted and slightly browned cheese, with a serving spoon resting inside. The dish sits on a wooden board and a beige cloth.

Parsnip and celeriac bake

Mix the natural sweetness of these two earthy vegetables with the sharpness of mustard and cheese to create a wonderfully balanced autumnal dish.

3 ratings
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Open sandwich with houmous
Open-faced sandwich on wholegrain bread topped with grated beetroot, carrots, rocket, and a lemon wedge, served on a plate with another similar sandwich in the background.

Open sandwich with houmous

Our open sandwich recipe is loaded with homemade houmous and rainbow salad

1 ratings
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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

4 ratings
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Hearty bolognese
A plate with cooked orzo pasta on one side and a vegetable and bean stew garnished with parsley on the other, placed on a woven placemat.

Hearty bolognese

A gentle, nourishing meal featuring lean lamb, kidney beans, and orzo

4 ratings
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Chicken stir fry
A colourful stir-fry in a black pan with broccoli, carrots, onions, cabbage, and pieces of chicken, all cooked together.

Chicken stir fry

A quick, easy and tasty substitute for your local takeaway dish

2 ratings
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Chocolate and orange frozen yoghurt bar
Several pieces of white chocolate bark with orange zest, cranberries, and nuts are arranged on a white plate. A whole orange and orange slices are visible in the background on a green patterned cloth.

Chocolate and orange frozen yoghurt bar

It’s easy to make frozen yoghurt bars with our festive recipe

2 ratings
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Thai veggie curry
A bowl of brown rice topped with colourful sautéed vegetables, including red and green peppers, carrots, aubergine, and broccoli, on a light wooden table with a fork beside the bowl.

Thai veggie curry

Enjoy a deliciously fragrant Thai curry with fewer calories

10 ratings
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Fish curry with noodles
A brass bowl filled with creamy yellow curry containing fish, green peppers and red peppers, with a fork beside it and a bowl of spaghetti partially visible in the background.

Fish curry with noodles

A mouthwatering, low-calories fish curry with a spicy kick inspired by the taste of Kerala

5 ratings
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Broccoli and basil soup
A bowl of creamy green soup garnished with fresh basil leaves, served in a white decorative plate with a silver spoon. Brown bread slices and a knitted grey cloth are nearby.

Broccoli and basil soup

Enjoy this quick and warming green soup all year round

4 ratings
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